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MMPA NEWSLETTER - December 2003
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November Tour at Rich Tool & Die
In November, the MMPA monthly meeting was hosted by Rich Tool & Die in Scarborough. Business members, educators and the staff enjoyed a great tour of the facility.
RTD is a full service contract manufacturer specializing in the development and application of high tech precision manufacturing methodologies. The company operates in a 75,000 square foot facility. RTD has over 40 years of customer relations in the aerospace, medical, power generation, and electronics fields. They are ISO-9000, AS9000, and NADCAP approved in Welding and Electrical Discharge Machining.
The dinner meeting speakers included introduction of new members John Carroll, Hydrokinetics, Inc. and Thomas Trudo, Augusta Tool & Engineering, and a presentation by James Ortiz, President of SMCC on the name change the community colleges have recently made, and also on the state of the machine program at SMCC.
To wrap things up, Allen Estes, President of Rich Tool & Die, provided a PowerPoint presentation on best business practices. Allen Estes is on the MMPA Board of Directors.
Our sincere thanks to Rich Tool & Die, the management team and employees for a warm welcome and a remarkable tour of their facility.
Business Excellence Award
MMPA awarded the first Annual Business Excellence Award to member Titan Machine at an award ceremony on October 16th. This award is given to an outstanding member company that is in good standing with MMPA, participates in MMPA events and represents the association and the precision manufacturing industry well. Our sincere congratulations to Titan Machine and Mark Acker for receiving the award.
Lisa G. Martin, MMPA
and Mark Acker, Titan Machine
Letter from the President
The Holidays are here! Although family, fun and good cheer may distract us, MMPA is still focused on strategies to bring work opportunities to our members. This past month MMPA registered several new members! Even though we continue to lose a few members each month, several factors are bringing companies to MMPA's door. First, our association is very visible with state and national affiliations, officials and the business community. Secondly, MMPA is affiliated with several other industry associations to develop business strategies helping Maine companies to work together. Thirdly, our focus is on creating these business strategies and benefit programs for members. And lastly, the dedication of the board, staff and members to build the association is making a great difference.
In the New Year, MMPA will work on some big events: increased member tours, board meetings, "town meetings" around the state. Also we will be working on a roundtable meeting with a group of industry association boards to discuss how we can collaborate more effectively, bring contract work and opportunities to our Maine association members and create a strong voice for manufacturers in Maine. We will keep you posted as things progress.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday season. Please don't hesitate to call or email the MMPA staff. Check the MMPA web site (we are getting a good number of hits per day)!
Bob King
MMPA Board President
MMPA Prospect Business Opportunity
In September, a German based company, TurboClean, presented a business proposal to the MMPA board of directors. Turbo Clean manufacturers small parts cleaning machines and their desire and intention is to partner with a Maine company. The first step is to identify Maine companies that would be interested in such a partnership and that are able to act as the marketing, sales and distribution partner within their current customer base in Maine, New England and the U.S.
The immediate need is to identify potential partners and customers in Maine.
TurboClean's first priority is to partner with a Maine company that will help them market and sell their machines in the U.S. A few MMPA members may be a potential match-up company based on the results of TurboClean's first visit.
For background information, Turbo-Clean has just sold a production line system to a North Carolina company that already has their small parts cleaning machine. With satisfied customers in North Carolina and New Jersey we must move quickly to ensure that Turbo-Clean will locate in Maine and partner with a Maine company.
For more information contact MMPA
or Rick Myatt, MLM International
Tel: 011-49-6266-929711
Email: myatt@t-online.de
MMPA Member Company Profile
Masters Machine
Member Since 1978
"Innovative R&D"
Masters Machine
Member Since 1978
"Innovative R&D"
Masters Machine Company was founded in a schoolhouse in the village of Round Pond by George Masters, Sr. in 1957. Mr. Masters started the business with himself and three other employees to supply local companies with precision-machined products.
Today, the company is a major employer in the Damariscotta region, with about 100 employees, utilizing precision screw machines and computer operated equipment that is of the highest technology. Masters sells its products to companies throughout the United States and Canada, as well as overseas. The company continues to expand into new markets, currently producing quality parts for the medical, automotive, electronics, and other industries.
Masters has an innovative Research and Development team allowing them the luxury of manufacturing parts to your exact specifications. They have highly technical equipment as well as highly trained employees that give them the edge over the competitors. Their abilities include producing prototypes, and highly detailed parts.
Contact info:
Richard Master
President
Masters Machine Company
PO Box 16
Round Pond, ME 04564
Telephone: 207-529-5191
Fax: 207-529-5231
E-mail: richardm@mastersmachine.com
Web: www.mastersmachine.com
MMPA Resource Page
Job Seeker's Corner This month MMPA has 8 job opening on our website. For job details, contact information, and an up-to-date selection, see our job posting board at www.maine-metals.org/jobpost.html TO EMPLOYERS: E-mail jobs to post on-line on the MMPA website to fill any open positions within your company !! Welcome Corner
MMPA would like to welcome the following new members to the association: Augusta Tool & Engineering 1568 Main Street Readfield, ME 04355 phone: 207-885-3250 fax: 207-885-3250 e-mail: augustatool@aol.com contact: Tom Trudo KVP Technologies, Inc. 150 Main Street, Suite 5 Richmond, ME 04357 phone: 207-737-2400 fax: 207-737-4800 e-mail: info@kvp-tech.com website: www.kvp-tech.com contact: Ray Lindsey Heli Modified Inc. 20 Industrial Way PO Box 638 Cornish, ME 04020 phone: 207-625-4642 fax: 207-625-3024 e-mail: harrye@psouth.net website: www.helibars.com contact: Harry Eddy Central Machine Inc. RR 2, Box 2070 Waterville, ME 04901 phone: 207-968-3790 fax: 207-968-3791 e-mail: centralmachine@pivot.net contact: Darrin Daigneault |
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Numberall Stamp & Tool Co., Inc.
Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Quinx
DNC Products in North America
Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Quinx
DNC Products in North America
Numberall Stamp & Tool Co., Inc. is now the exclusive distributor of Quinx DNC Products in North America. Including DNC Ethernet Networking Hardware, and CNC Program Management Software. Quinx AG is headquartered in Zetzwil, Switzerland.
Quinx's DNC Hardware includes DNC-In-The-Box (DITB). This Revolutionary New feature allows the CNC Control to call G-Code Programs from the network without the need for a PC or Terminal. All program READ and WRITE commands are given from the CNC Controller Keyboard. The DITB feature also eliminates the need for special software on the PC. By using Internet Protocol standards, data transmission errors are eliminated, and distance from the PC is no longer an issue. Quinx's CNC Program Management software eliminates manual revision management. The Software watches all program communications in and out of the PC, and automatically controls file versioning, access and placement. The Software also does file management for CAD/CAM programs. Files associated with the CNC program can also be managed, including Setup Sheets, Tool Presets, Drawings, and Digital Pictures.
Quinx's DNC products are ideally suited to machine shops, and other business' utilizing CNC Machines. Operator time used for program management is reduced to a few minutes a day for even the busiest machine shop. Lost file changes are eliminated through automatic file management, including changes made by the operators.
For Details, Contact: Rick Pellerin
Numberall Stamp & Tool Co., Inc.
Phone (207) 876-3541
Email: rickp@numberall.com
D&G Machine Takes Small Business Message to Washington
Duane Gushee, President of D&G Machine, and Eric Tanguay, D&G Sales Manager met with Matt Becker at the SBA (Small Business Administration), and Linda Oliver and Peter Ramos of the Department of Defense on November 6, 2003 in Washington D.C.
Duane had hosted Secretary of Commerce Evans in early September. As a result of the visit and discussions regarding issues with small business, Sec. Evans invited Duane to bring solutions to Washington. The members of the SBA appeared unaware of the struggles of small business trying to execute DOD or government work. Duane and Eric shared the daily problems of communication, regulations, and other issues that prohibit many small businesses from working with government contractors and prime contractors. They also presented the New England supply chain initiative as one solution.
The afternoon meeting with Linda Oliver and Peter Ramos from the Department of Defense Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization branch was quite interesting (it lasted almost 4 hours). It was the DOD's opinion that small business was not able to act as Prime Contractor because of the demands and requirements of the DOD contracts. D&G's main recommendation was to support the New England supply chain initiative. Both Ms. Oliver and Mr. Ramos thought that the supply chain initiative was a great program and if successful could affect the role of small business.
Overall the meeting was a success. For more info: Call D&G Machine at 854-1500 or dgushee@dgmachine.com
LEADERS Press Release
Leaders LLC is pleased to announce that Maine's former two term, independent Governor, Angus King, Jr., has agreed to join its firm, participating in business development and providing advisory services to the firm's clients regarding merger and acquisition (M&A) strategies. Leaders is Maine's premier middle-market M&A advisory firm with offices in Portland and Boston.
Prior to becoming Governor, King was a successful businessperson, having started his own company, which he sold in 1994. King stated, "I am pleased to affiliate with a quality Maine firm, which since 1987, has been providing these much needed advisory services, as it gives me the opportunity to continue my passion to help small and mid sized businesses. Many small and mid sized family businesses need help figuring out how to best do business in this increasingly global economy. When done properly, mergers and/or acquisitions are definitely one way in which these businesses can become more competitive."
Leaders LLC's principal, Peter Anania stated, "I came to know the Governor well through my involvement with the Maine International Trade Center and by accompanying him on several trade missions abroad. We are very pleased to have the former Governor join our firm. He has been a champion of small and mid sized businesses throughout his administration and career. We are pleased to be able to draw upon his vast knowledge and business insight."
Leaders LLC provides merger and acquisition intermediary services to businesses of all sizes in a wide range of industries. In 1998, Leaders LLC was selected by the International Network of M&A Partners (IMAP) to be a Member Firm in the Boston and Northern New England region. Membership in this prestigious network of selectively chosen middle-market M&A firms located across the country and around the globe, allows Leaders to identify and attract the best buyers and sellers to meet each of its client's specific needs.
Maine Materials Exchange
As reported in the Nov. newsletter - The Maine Materials Exchange is very excited to announce the second annual Fall/Winter Sale and Auction to be held at the M2X Warehouse in Richmond, Maine on December 5th & 6th.
A most important addition to the M2X Sale and Auction is the ability for you to see on-line the items available for exchange at the warehouse by visiting the M2X website at: www.m2x.com and clicking on the "On-Line Materials Listing" which lists all the available "treasures" to be had! There are even pictures of many of the more significant items. If you see something that you would like to make a "commitment for exchange" via the internet -then all you need to do is send an e-mail to: harndt@m2x.com and express your desires. Use the item number as well as the listed brief description to communicate.
Contact Harold E. Arndt, Director of M2X at: harndt@m2x.com or 93 Maquoit Dr, Freeport, ME or 207-865-6621.
Directions: Take Exit 26 off I-95 go east on Route 197 toward Richmond, Me. for 3 miles. The M2X Warehouse is the large gray building on the right just before the school zone.
In Memoriam
Maurice J. B. Dallaire, 82, of 38 Fairlawn Ave., Lewiston, died Monday, Oct. 27, at d'Youville Pavilion after a long illness.
He was born in Auburn, Nov. 9, 1920, a son of Lucien Dallaire and Dora Fluet Dallaire; he was educated in local schools. On Dec. 5, 1942, he married Annette Levasseur who, after 61 years of marriage, remained his sweetheart and beloved partner.
Mr. Dallaire enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country on both the Atlantic and Pacific naval fronts during World War II. Upon his return from the military in 1945 he worked at the Auburn Die Co. and later for the Star Die Co. in Winthrop until 1963 when he purchased O'Brien Die Co. with an avid entrepreneurial spirit. His die company grew into A & M Rubber Supply Co. and O'Brien Consolidated Industries, which continues operating today.
MMPA staff and members offer our condolences to Susan Lagueux, President of O'Brien Consolidated and her husband Ray Lagueux.
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All related marks, content, material and logos are trademarks of MMPA, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.